An Ajax restaurant robbery investigation has resulted in five charges against a 17-year-old male from Ajax, Durham Regional Police announced on October 30.
West Division officers responded to an armed-person call at a Tim Hortons near Middlecote Drive and Taunton Road East at approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.
Police say an argument began inside the restaurant between the accused and the victim. During that argument, the accused allegedly threatened the victim and indicated he had a firearm.
Incident continued outside
According to investigators, the accused followed the victim outside, displayed a firearm from his waistband and demanded clothing items. Police say he attempted to take the items, then fled on foot before officers arrived.
Investigators subsequently determined that the accused was subject to a release order prohibiting possession of weapons.
The 17-year-old was arrested and charged with robbery, uttering threats to cause bodily harm, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, and failing to comply with a release order. He was held for a bail hearing.
The youth is not identified in the police release. The allegations have not been proven in court.
Information requested
Anyone with information about the Ajax restaurant robbery investigation is asked to contact Detective Constable Dusko of West Division’s Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520, extension 1905.
The official account locates the restaurant near Middlecote Drive and Taunton Road East; no additional details about the firearm or the outcome of the bail hearing were provided.
